Purchasing Supervisor - voco Cairo Arabella Plaza

At voco Cairo Arabella Plaza, the very first voco in Egypt, we’re looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Purchasing Supervisor to join our team.

In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing procurement activities, ensuring cost-effective purchasing, and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers to support the smooth operation of our hotel. As part of the voco family, you’ll play a key role in upholding our standards of quality, efficiency, and sustainability while contributing to an exceptional guest experience.

A little taste of your day-to-day:

Every day is different at IHG, but you’ll mostly be:

• Responsible for meeting the purchasing requirements of the hotel.
• Provide accurate and timely feedback on market conditions, including product availability, delivery lead times, seasonality, and price trends.
• Monitor vendor reliability and establish new supplier contacts.
• Continuously update price quotations and secure the timely delivery of all market list items.
• Obtain quotations for stock items at re-order points and other requested materials; evaluate options, obtain approvals, and place purchase orders.
• Stay updated on market trends and notify management of significant price fluctuations (greater than 10%) or changes that may affect procurement.
• Handle cash payments in line with hotel purchasing policies.
• Coordinate with the Hygiene Officer/Doctor to resolve issues in compliance with hygiene standards upon receiving goods.
• Review and provide weekly reports on all pending purchase orders across departments.
• Supervise daily purchasing activities to ensure requests are processed accurately and on time.
• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to achieve the best quality, price, and service.
• Ensure all purchasing activities comply with hotel policies and local regulations.
• Maintain and develop strong supplier relationships, monitoring performance and resolving discrepancies or delays.
• Work closely with Stores and Receiving to maintain proper inventory control and stock levels.
• Support sustainable purchasing practices in line with IHG Green Engage initiatives.
• Verify purchase orders, quotations, and invoices before submission for approval.
• Monitor departmental budgets, ensuring cost efficiency.
• Prepare purchasing reports, cost analyses, and market comparisons for management review.
• Provide training on procurement policies, systems, and supplier communication.
• Collaborate with F&B, Engineering, Housekeeping, and other departments to meet operational needs.

What we need from you

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of hotel purchasing experience.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of procurement systems (e.g., Sun System or similar) is preferred.
• Solid understanding of local suppliers, hotel procurement processes, and relevant regulations.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Detail-oriented, cost-conscious, and able to work effectively under pressure.

What We Offer

We give our people everything they need to succeed, from a competitive salary that rewards all their hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help them live their best work life – including a full uniform, impressive room discounts, and some of the best training in the business.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate differences and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow, and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.

So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.

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